US3771752A
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Refuse bag holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A refuse bag holder comprising a base formed of intersecting members, selectedly extensible legs extending upwardly from said base for converging at their upper ends and a support ring secured to the upper ends of said legs. Clasp members are provided on said legs for engaging portions of the bag to be filled. Said support ring is formed of a plurality of components adapted for mutual contraction and expansion for accommodating bags of varying diameter. The components of holder A are designed for assembly and disassembly.
Inventors
- 👤 R Meeh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag comprising a frame comprising an annular support having a vertical web portion, a plurality of uprights having upper and lower ends, the upper ends of said uprights being engaged to said annular support at spacedapart points thereon, a vertically disposed band engaged at its lower end upon one of said uprights downwardly of said annular support, said band having a loop at its upper end, an annular resilient member disposed encirclingly of said vertical web portion and being urged thereagainst through its resiliency, said resilient member passing through said loop at the upper end of said band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag comprising a frame comprising an annular support having a vertical web portion, a plurality of uprights having upper and lower ends, the upper ends of said uprights being engaged to said annular support at spacedapart points thereon, a vertically disposed band engaged at its lower end upon one of said uprights downwardly of said annular support, said band having a loop at its upper end, an annular resilient member disposed encirclingly of said vertical web portion and being urged thereagainst through its resiliency, said resilient member passing through said loop at the upper end of said band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag as defined iN claim 1 and further characterized by said band being made of metallic spring stock, and said annular resilient member being formed of elastomeric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag as defined in claim 2 and further characterized by said resilient member having a height substantially coextensive with the height of said vertical web portion to provide relatively extensive cooperating surfaces for engaging the intervening portions of a refuse bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by said annular support being comprised of four equal segmental members, and means for interengaging said segmental members in their adjacent end portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
243 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag comprising a frame comprising an annular support having a vertical web portion, first and second pairs of uprights having upper and lower ends, the upper ends of said first pair of uprights being engaged to said annular support at diametrally opposed points thereon, the upper ends of said pair of uprights being engaged to said annular support at diametrally opposed points which latter points are distant through an arc of 90* to the upper ends of the adjacent first pair of uprights, a first base member interengaging the lower ends of said first pair of uprights, a second base member interengaging the lower ends of said second pair of uprights, said first and second base members being in registering relationship in their central zones and means securing said first and second base members in said registering central zones, a vertically disposed band made of metallic spring stock engaged at its lower end upon one of said uprights downwardly of said other support, an annular resilient member disposed encirclingly of said annular support and being urged thereagainst through its resiliency, said annular resilient member being formed of elastomeric material, said band having a loop at its upper end, and said resilient member passing through said loop, said resilient member having a height substantially coextensive with the height of said vertical web portion to provide relatively extensive cooperating surfaces for engaging the intervening portions of the refuse bag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
243 words
A holder for a flexible refuse bag comprising a frame comprising an annular support having a vertical web portion, first and second pairs of uprights having upper and lower ends, the upper ends of said first pair of uprights being engaged to said annular support at diametrally opposed points thereon, the upper ends of said pair of uprights being engaged to said annular support at diametrally opposed points which latter points are distant through an arc of 90* to the upper ends of the adjacent first pair of uprights, a first base member interengaging the lower ends of said first pair of uprights, a second base member interengaging the lower ends of said second pair of uprights, said first and second base members being in registering relationship in their central zones and means securing said first and second base members in said registering central zones, a vertically disposed band made of metallic spring stock engaged at its lower end upon one of said uprights downwardly of said other support, an annular resilient member disposed encirclingly of said annular support and being urged thereagainst through its resiliency, said annular resilient member being formed of elastomeric material, said band having a loop at its upper end, and said resilient member passing through said loop, said resilient member having a height substantially coextensive with the height of said vertical web portion to provide relatively extensive cooperating surfaces for engaging the intervening portions of the refuse bag.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |